Marvel Comics Solicitations for May, 2013

[punisher97]

Eh, looks like normal contrapposto to me, but I get that comics have made us especially sensitive towards unrealistic exaggerated hip sway in women(for sexist reasons yes).

I'm starting to think it's to the point they probably should have thought to give her a flat footed stance to eliminate all sway.

That's a good idea. I don't see any non-advertising reason that they should emphasize her curves.

[TanGent]

That's a good idea. I don't see any non-advertising reason that they should emphasize her curves.

That's the thing, it doesn't seem emphasized. I think they towed the line rather well all things considered with this concept.

But you will never see a male character given this concept unfortunately.

[TsaiMeLemoni]

That's a good idea. I don't see any non-advertising reason that they should emphasize her curves.

Where is the emphasis? The fact that she has curves doesn't mean she's flaunting them. You might have more to your sexist argument if she was in a thong and pasties, but she's wearing incredibly conservative undergarments. Additionally, if one were to treat this cover literally, the reader would be engaging in an activity in which MORE clothing is added to her figure.

[chastmastr]

Would it be sexist if it were the same concept used for a Thor cover and he wore the same amount of under-garments?

That woudn't be sexist, it would be sexy. Hot Thor-in-briefs paper doll cover! Make it happen, Marvel!

[TanGent]

That woudn't be sexist, it would be sexy. Hot Thor-in-briefs paper doll cover! Make it happen, Marvel!

If only! I'd buy a series of Marvel paper dolls in a heartbeat, I don't see how it's any different than action figures.(Which btw Defenders did that too. @.@)

[punisher97]

Fine, I admit that this wasn't the best cover for a sexism debate. It's just too sexualized for my tastes and for many people's. They should probably make a Thor cover as a counterpart.

[chariset]

That woudn't be sexist, it would be sexy. Hot Thor-in-briefs paper doll cover! Make it happen, Marvel!

Amen!

Anyway, I think the Bruunhilde paper doll cover is just in the same basic theme as the one for #2 that looks like the packaging for a Dani action figure

[Brother Justin Crowe]

Age of Ultron #7-8 (of 10)
Avengers Assemble #15AU
Uncanny Avengers #8
Uncanny Avengers #8AU
Avengers #11-12
Guardians of the Galaxy #3
Young Avengers #5
Secret Avengers #4
New Avengers #6
Avengers Arena #9
A+X #8
X-Men #2
X-Men Legacy #10-11
Deadpool #9-10
Captain America #7
Avengers: The Enemy Within #1
Daredevil: End of Days #8
Winter Soldier #18
Dark Avengers #190
Hawkeye #11
Astonishing X-Men #62
Fury MAX #12
Powers Bureau #4
Scarlet #8

[Richard Bishop]

The usual suspects:

Captain America #7
Fantastic Four #8
Iron Man #9 & 10
New Avengers #6
Winter Soldier #18
X-Factor #255 & 256

[Imraith Nimphais]

Fine, I admit that this wasn't the best cover for a sexism debate. It's just too sexualized for my tastes and for many people's. They should probably make a Thor cover as a counterpart.

Too sexualised? For whom?

For children?...it is riff off of a child's "dress-up" game. Where the doll is being dressed rather than the opposite. If anything, it must be applauded that the subject is a warrior woman and not Vampira

For adults?...Her breasts are not over-sized, her hips are not exaggerated and she is not "breaking her back"...She is tastefully covered in a sports bra and boy-shorts.
I think even in your prudery you can admit we have all seen much, much worse.

[zinx]

PACIFIC RIM: TALES FROM YEAR ZERO PREMIERE HC
Written by Travis Beacham
Penciled by Yvel Guichet, Pericles Junior, Chris Batista & Sean Chen
Cover by Alex Ross
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could anyone tell me why Marvel could publish an adaptation of a WB movie